The Old Courthouse in St. Louis: Yesterday and Today covers only part of the Dred Scott case, the development of the transcontinental railroad, and the history of St. Louis. Below are materials for further exploration of the subjects this lesson considers.

General ResourcesJefferson National Expansion Memorial
The Old Courthouse is one part of this unit of the National Park Service. The park's web pages detail the history of the building, the events that took place there, and the city in which it stands. Included are photographs, descriptions, and materials for teachers.

Library of Congress
The American Memory collection offers a wide variety of resources about the history of St. Louis, including maps, documents, and photographs. Start with the search engine, being sure to choose "Match this exact phrase" before you enter the topic you want to search.

National Archives
The Archives has placed on its web site a large number of items about
St. Louis and the Dred Scott case. To find them, visit their website.

Historic Places of America’s Diverse Culture
The National Register of Historic Places online itinerary Places Reflecting America’s Diverse Cultureshighlights the historic places and stories of America’s diverse cultural heritage. This itinerary seeks to share the contributions various peoples have made in creating American culture and history.